I went to Challenge Day for the past two days.
Yesterday I just broke down in group. I barely got any words out.
Yesterday I met the most amazing MAN ever. He's in gr. 9 and his name is Anthony. I didn't know anyone yesterday and for some reason the fates alligned it so that we continuously ran into each other during the morning activities, then for the power shuffle he was beside me the whole time. Then when I felt awkward when the kids were asked to go and hug it out with each other, he just walked over to me and held on. We realized we'd have trouble with communicating this year so next year I'm going to go watch him play on the football team and me and him will just chill. Because he is an amazing kid who deserves a lot. When we were doing the line an adult came up to me and wrapped her arms around me and said you're all such good kids. I have no idea who she was and even what she looked like but I really wish I could thank her for that.
Today group didn't mean as much to me. My group was very stand off-ish but thats ok, I still made the best of it because I had two amazing adult leaders! I just broke down during the power shuffle today. The worst I've ever been during that. Thankfully Kat and Shaun were there today and they were just great. But then two of the Gr. 9's who were having a hard time reached out too. It was amazing and I'm so glad I got to be part of their experience. After that I never broke down in group before like I did today with that activity and my adult leader Andrea leaned over and said you're worth it and I just died. I really did. And when all those kids got on the mic to say what they needed I really broke down too. Today was a lot.
So many kids are still having issues with sexuality, teasing, bullying, going to school, going home and suicide. Its horrible to see, but its amazing to see that they made it through. Those kids try so hard just to wake up in the morning in one piece. I'm so proud of all of them. They will make our school great next year.
Ugh TK! I love that girl. I love her as a teacher, friend, mentor and a woman. She is amazing, I will definately be making sure we talk more and see each other.
All in all I was able to get it all out these past few days and spend that time with AMAZING kids. I really want to carry this on. I know we all say it but after COnnections I worked so hard to stop using words such as gay and retard, because when other people use them now it really stings. I know I may laugh if Forrest or Alex says it, but I don't want to do that anymore.
Also I'm forgetting about you. Sam says I'm moving on. Sam also says she's going to start charging me. I say she shouldn't get her hopes up. I better have a class with that lady next term.
Well now that I'm done for the moment....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bhCvshkSL4&feature=channel
Love,
Everything you Should know and feel.
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